Senior Cloud Architect

**JOB SUMMARY:** The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for participating in the working with GTA to design develop and implement IT architecture to meet application Migrations and AWS cloud implementations across State Agencies. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Develop and Implement cloud migration modernization and multicloud acumen to craft highly scalable flexible and resilient cloud architectures that solve customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services. Serve as a technical expert in AWS supporting customers with complex commercial and technical challenges Lead crossfunctional crossorganization initiatives that drive thought leadership on multicloud and AWS migration scenarios. Broad technology experience across AWS cloud architecture applications development relational databases NoSQL databases analytics machine learning networking security storage DevOps containers serverless CI/CD cloud migrations or IT transformations. Strong problemsolving skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems develop actionable tactical plans quickly uplevel the insights to strategy. Demonstrated ability as a trusted advisor to customers. Able to facilitate relationships with senior technical executives as well as easily interact and give guidance to software developers IT operations staff and system architects. Assists GTA and State agencies with architectural decisions and design to optimize applications for cost and performance Review and evaluate existing systems architectures and software products to identify cloud platforming and refactoring opportunities Reviews and provides input to the development of standards. Builds relationships communicates office goals. **QUALIFICATIONS:** 10 years of overall experience to include a minimum of 5 years of enterprise fulllife cycle in Architecture in the professional IT/Software Development services industry 58 years of handson technical application architecture experience and Application build/ modernization experience 5 years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects). Extensive experience architecting designing and programming applications to operate in Cloud environment. Broad knowledge of various IT domains including applications data infrastructure and security Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and best practices. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards . Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation Knowledge to identify the best cloud architecture options to help the organization reach its GTA strategic goals. Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing horizontal scalability and high availability Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends such as cloud computing microservices architecture and DevOps Strong attention to detail problem investigation and diagnostic skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Good organizational skills and forward planning ability SelfMotivated and team player **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelors degree in information technology or equivalent work Experience At least 5 years of progressive experience with the concepts philosophies and tools behind the design of applications solution architecture and underlying information technologies on AWS/Public Cloud **Preferred Qualifications:** **(Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience):** AWS Certified Solutions Architect Experience with GCP & OCI is a Plus Experience with state and local Government is a plus. Enterprisewide integration experience One or more of the following RDBMS technologies: Oracle MS SQL Serve Postgress. Experience with Java Python HTTP/S FTP Publish/subscribe mechanism SOAP messaging and REST Services Having experience with cuttingedge AI technologies in developing chatbots is a plus. Knowledge of integration standards and best practices Highly desired**SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience**IT ArchitectureRequired5YearsDesign development and deployment of application software at scaleRequired7YearsAWS Cloud ArchitectureRequired5YearsAWS Cloud ImplementationRequired4YearsCloud Migrations ExperienceRequired3YearsPrivate public and hybrid cloud models (including IaaS PaaS)Required5YearsAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectHighly desiredAzure ExperienceHighly desiredState & Local Government ExperienceHighly desiredEnterprise architecture principles and best practices

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